Year of Photos: 1:365

Among the many resolutions, goals, and changes that come with day one of the new year, one of mine this year is to try the Pic-a-Day photo challenge.

That's right folks, 365 new pics of my life in 2013. Lucky you! Some challenges come with themes or ideas, but I think I'll just go along with what's inspired for that day.

Day 1

Black-eyed peas are a Southern New Year's tradition I first learned about after moving to Austin -- Google tells me the tradition was brought to the Carolinas and Georgia from West Africa via the West Indies -- believed to bring luck and prosperity".

My recipe made about 12 servings, so if luck and prosperity are something you're into this year, please come on by.

Or

Here's the recipe I used:

• Leftover Christmas Ham and pulled pork from Kickin' Boot (ham hock, andouille sausage, and bacon also work); diced into small pieces
• One bag of  black eyed peas, rinsed and soaked in 8 cups of water over night
• 6 cups of chicken or vegetable stock
• Two cans of petite diced tomatoes
• 1/4 cup of brown sugar
• "splashes" of: worcestershire sauce, hot sauce and cider vinegar
• Cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper to taste

Combine all ingredients and let simmer in large pot or crock pot for 4 - 8 hours.
Serve with corn bread.